Burda Style For people who sew

Want a cute new pair of summer fun shorts? All you need is an old pair of jeans, a little bit of lace, and just a little bit of time!

Flounces are great for summer time! Here you can see how to create your own flounce from a plain T-Shirt in three simple steps.

Hair bands not only make a bad hair day tolerable, but they also are the crowning glory to many outfits. Check out this fun and easy beaded and bow hair band DIY!

With buttonholes, loops and leather lacing your outfit gains a whole new scope.

Add some pizazz to a new or old leather skirt!

Total transformation with minimal effort. Make a designer shopping bag from a plain T-Shirt! To make this net-look bag you need only one machine-stitched seam and a whole load of slits. Mark the slit positions with a fabric pen then cut them out with scissors.

In this cool new DIY we show you how to make a tartan bow tie necklace! It’s fun and easy to make on a weekend or day off. Just follow our tutorial here for steps on how to construct a new tartan accessory for yourself.

Neon pink, bright green, sunshine yellow – jazzy fabric inserts on simple basics make for a really trendy look! Follow this tutorial to see how to add a pop of color to your garments.

This unique DIY allows you to make a detachable collar pattern out of an old shirt collar! A detachable collar makes any outfit look awesome, edgy, and super stylish. Try it today, and follow our tutorial.

Make a sheer statement with this sheerly amazing tutorial on how to turn your so-so tank into a oh là là one!

Adorn yourself with feather this season for a great party-time style! Follow this tutorial on how to turn your accessories into showpieces.

Have an old pair of jeans lying around? Why not turn them into something new? Check out our Tutorial on how to make your own fun printed pants. These brightly colored pants are on-trend and will definitely put you in a great mood. Let your creativity run wild!

Glorious greenery is making its way onto accessories! Follow our new Tutorial on how to add these luscious leaves to your favorite accessories.

These Buttons don’t fasten anything. Instead they add a sparkling highlight to any garment! Follow our Tutorial on how to add a decorative button embellishment to a plain pullover.